Our team of judges are prepping their sleighs ready to start the judging process for GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards 2025.  The last date for judging visit nominations is today, 2nd November.

If you think your Christmas teams are the best in the business, now’s the time to get them nominated for GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards 2025.

There are categories to recognise display teams, Christmas Trees sales teams, Marketing teams, Grotto teams, Wild Bird Care and Pet teams plus a new award for The Greatest Christmas Food & Drink Pop-Up of 2025.

It's simple to take part, all you have to do is nominate your teams for the award categories below in an e-mail to trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk including a few words about why our team of judges should come and meet your team and a photo or two that we can include in our GTN Xtra Christmas photo galleries. The closing date for nominations to guarantee a visit from our judges is Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Here are the categories for GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards 2025

• The Greatest Winter & Christmas Houseplant Team
• The Greatest Outdoor Plant and Christmas Tree Team
• The Greatest Gardening as a Christmas Gift Sales Team
• The Greatest Christmas Gifts Team
• The Greatest Garden Centre Christmas Promotion
• The Greatest Christmas BBQ & Outdoor Leisure Team – The SOLEX Sizzle
• The Greatest Christmas Food & Drink Pop up
• The Greatest Festive RetailFood Team
• The Greatest Christmas Wild Bird Care & Pet Team
• The Greatest Garden Centre Grotto Team
• The Greatest Group Small Garden Centre Christmas Team*
• The Greatest Group Large Garden Centre Christmas Team*
• The Greatest Small Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Mid-Sized Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Large Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Giant Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Christmas Garden Centre Team – Overall and regional winners - as voted for by customers

*The Group Garden Centre awards are for centres that are part of groups with 5 or more centres

Judging visits will take place during November and early December with the winners being announced at Spring Fair on Monday 2nd February 2026.

As well as the kudos and fame from winning one of GTN's Greatest Christmas awards, our Gold winners in each category will win prizes including stock, services or hotel accommodation from our sponsors, which at time of going to press include:

• Garden Radio
• Glee 2026
• Museums & Galleries
• Smart Garden Products – Three Kings
• Solex 2026
• Woodmansterne

Watch out for details of the prizes on offer in future issues of GTN Xtra: www.gardentradenews.co.uk and in GTN magazine.

Further sponsorship opportunities that give unrivalled media coverage via the pages of GTN Xtra and GTN magazine during November, December, January and February are available, please contact Alan Burdon: alan@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call 07939 048899

So, what are you waiting for, get snapping and send an e-mail with your nominations today to trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk to get your entry registered.

What the judges will be looking for:

As GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards firstly recognise the amazing teamwork involved in garden centre Christmas retailing excellence we asked our judges what specific things they will be looking for in each Christmas Awards category this year:

• The Greatest Winter & Christmas Houseplant Team

• Christmas theming of the displays, link sales and plants as ideal Christmas decorations and presents.
• The Greatest Outdoor Plant and Christmas Tree Team
• Extending the Christmas season out into the Planteria, driving the sales of plants for winter colour, sales of plants as gifts and when the time is right unique ideas that increase the sales of cut Christmas trees. 
• The Greatest Gardening as a Christmas Gift Sales Team
• This award is all about making the most of core gardening products as Christmas Gifts.
• The Greatest Christmas Gifts Team
• From the buyers, through visual merchandising and the customer advisors, which garden centres are pushing the boundaries when it comes to Christmas Gift sales.
• The Greatest Christmas Promotion
• On and off-centre Christmas marketing activity: advertising, p.o.s. video, social media, influencer promotions. We are looking for originality, execution and success.
• The Greatest Christmas BBQ and Outdoor Leisure Team – The Solex Sizzle
• Inspiring sales ideas for BBQ’s, firepits, furniture, arbours and leisure items normally associated with summer rather than Christmas.
• The Greatest Christmas Food & Drink Pop-Up
• With garden centre catering operating at capacity for most of the Christmas period, who has added The Greatest Food & Drink Pop-up this season?
• The Greatest Festive Retail Food Hall Team
• Who is making the most of Festive Food retailing? What is special to your Garden Centre offer over other food retailers?
• The Greatest Christmas Wild Bird Care & Pet Team
• From a gondola end of Christmas pet treats to a whole department dedicated to wild bird care or pets of all shapes and sizes. The festive feeling generated by the team, from their attitude for sales to their inspirational displays.  Who has been bold enough to include a pet or wild bird care display in the main Christmas area?
• The Greatest Garden Centre Grotto Team
• What have the team done this season to create a really magical, enjoyable and memorable Santa experience.
• The Greatest Group Small Garden Centre Christmas Team*
• The Greatest Group Large Garden Centre Christmas Team*
• The Greatest Small Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Mid-Sized Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Large Garden Centre Christmas Team
• The Greatest Giant Garden Centre Christmas Team
• For all the overall team awards the judges are looking for happy, festive garden centre teams who create customer satisfaction through their Christmas displays and theming.  And can keep their Christmas retailing standards at their best throughout the Christmas sales period. 

*The Group Garden Centre awards are for centres that are part of groups with 5 or more centres

Once again, we will be letting your customers have the final say on just who are The Greatest Garden Centre Christmas teams.  Voting can be done on-line and in-store between now and the 22^nd December. See the details here

As a key part of our Greatest Christmas Awards, customers are already having the final say on just who are The Greatest Garden Centre Christmas teams in 2025.  Voting is live on-line and in store from now until 22^nd December and the first 10 centres to register on-line votes are:

• Birkacre
• Charlecote Garden Centre
• Fakenham Garden Centre
• Meadow Croft
• Parker’s Frinton on Sea
• Perrywood Buckhatch
• Perrywood Sudbury
• Perrywood Tiptree
• Poplar Nurseries
• Summerhill

To ask your customers to vote for you and your team, all you need to do is print off the posters, there are four different designs to choose from, that can be accessed via this link: GTN Greatest Christmas Awards Voting Materials, display them in store, add a link to your social media pages or website where you can put the voting link or the QR code as below and let the voting begin.

You can also let your customers vote in-store by printing off the voting postcards and collecting them in-store before sending them in to us for counting before Christmas. This is a great way for your team to see just what customers really like about your Christmas, as they can read through the positive comments and take a big pat on the back too.

It’s as simple as that.  Voting is open now and will remain open until 4:00pm on December 22nd.

As last year, awards will be made on a regional basis as well as overall and will also take size of garden centre and team into account too, so every vote will count!

Here is the link to the on-line voting page: GTN Greatest Christmas Awards 2025 On-Line Voting Link

Here are links to the posters, postcards and "Post your Votes here" artwork - just click on the images below: 

Here is a link to the Voting QR code:

GTN Greatest Christmas Awards Voting QR code

If you have any questions please contact: trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call 07973 504214.

Sipcam Home & Garden are taking the ecofective® story to the next exciting chapter by launching its latest innovation - Nourish & Bloom, an organic plant feed range powered by natural ingredients.

Nourish & Bloom is an organic plant feed enriched with nature’s best blends to nourish plants. Whether you’re tending balcony pots or cultivating a vegetable patch, Nourish & Bloom feeds flowers, fruits, and vegetables with visible results and lasting impact.

Two Powerful Formats, One Purpose

Nourish & Bloom All Purpose Liquid Plant Food Concentrate is fast, simple, and effective with pure plant power in every drop. This fast-acting liquid formula is perfect for busy gardeners who want visible results without fuss. Enriched with root booster and seaweed to deliver greener leaves, brighter blooms, and healthier roots. It’s safe for kids, pets, pollinators, and the planet - perfect for gardeners who want a little effort to bring a lot of joy. Supplied in a 1.2 litre plastic-saving pouch, it uses up to 70% less plastic than traditional rigid bottles.

Nourish & Bloom All Purpose Granular Plant Food feeds plants for up to six months by releasing goodness slowly and steadily. Simply sprinkle, water in, and let nature take over. With just one application the SoilActivator technology in this format delivers stronger roots, healthy growth, and abundant blooms. Available in 750g and 350g pouches, these granules rebuild tired soils, boost root growth, and keep gardens flourishing season after season.

A Sprinkling of Magic

Healthy plants start with healthy soil, but even the best soil needs support. SoilActivator is the magic blend in Nourish & Bloom Granular Plant Food containing seven strains of beneficial bacteria. Restoring life below the surface this blend creates the perfect conditions for roots and the eco-system to thrive, resulting in richer soil, stronger plants, and more blooms.

To help retailers bring the Nourish & Bloom story to life, Sipcam Home & Garden is launching a vibrant and informative point of sale package. Gondola end kits include shelf edge strips, headers, and side panels, all designed to inspire shoppers with compelling visuals and messaging that support the ‘A Joyful Rebellion’ campaign. This campaign celebrates the joy of gardening with purpose, encouraging consumers to choose products that are good for plants and the planet.

For retailers looking to dual site the product or create a standout feature, a colourful Pure Plant Power free-standing display is also available. This eye-catching unit is ideal for high-traffic areas and seasonal promotions, helping Nourish & Bloom grab attention and drive sales.

Retailers ready to join the ecofective® movement and bring Nourish & Bloom to their customers are invited to speak to Sipcam Home & Garden today - enquiries@sipcamhg.co.uk. Discover how this innovative range can grow your sales while supporting sustainable gardening for all. 

British Garden Centres has launched its new heartwarming festive TV advert to light up Christmas this year.

This year’s campaign, ‘Light Up Christmas,’ invites families to create magical memories and brighten their homes with festive decorations, lights, and neighbourly community spirit.

The advert captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a young girl determined to create a winter wonderland at her home. When she shares her dream, the family heads to British Garden Centres, heralded as the home of Christmas, to find everything they need, from decorations and trees to sparkling lights and festive deals.

As the preparations for the big day begin, the girl’s excitement inspires the whole community around her. Neighbours gather to help transform the family's house into a sparkling wonderland on her street, echoing the true spirit of the season and bringing people together to create festive memories.

The advert showcases the joy and togetherness that define Christmas, reminding everyone that “there’s only one place to go” for their Christmas décor and gifts.

Amy Stubbs, Managing Director of British Garden Centres, said: “This advert is about helping families bring their Christmas plans to life and positioning British Garden Centres as the destination offering everything needed to make this festive season extra special. From our own Fern Christmas collection featuring dazzling cluster lights, light-up snowmen, reindeer, and a full spectrum of light up decorations, it’s easy to fill your home and garden with sparkle. Whether it’s transforming a mantelpiece, lighting up your tree, or making outdoor displays glisten, your local British Garden Centre makes it simple to come together. We hope to inspire everyone to ‘Light Up Christmas’ in their own unique way.”

You can watch the British Garden Centres 2025 Christmas advert on www.youtube.com/@british.garden.centres

Westland Horticulture has appointed Colum Donnelly as its new Technical Director, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and leadership from across the horticulture and fresh produce sectors.

Colum joins Westland from his most recent role as Group Technical Director of MM Flowers and Managing Director of Apex Horticulture. His earlier career includes senior positions at Bakkavor and Marks & Spencer, where he built extensive experience in technical excellence, product innovation, and supply chain leadership.

In his new role at Westland, Colum will lead technical product innovation across the entire group, ensuring the company continues to set the standard in horticultural excellence. He will help to shape and bring a fresh energy to our technical and innovation projects across all areas including growing media, fertilisers, controls, and seed. A key change to Westland structure will be to bring the Professional division under the stewardship of Colum. This will ensure a seamless approach to growing media, plant nutrition and additives programmes from grower to retailer, and ultimately consumer. Colum joins at the same time our new Research & Development Centre is fully operational. The state-of-the-art facility is focused on developing the next generation of medium, additives and plant nutrition.”

Colum Donnelly commented: “I am excited to be joining Westland at such a pivotal time for the industry. With the opening of the new Westland Research & Development Centre, and the company’s strong commitment to innovation, quality and consistency, there is a huge opportunity to shape the future of horticulture. I look forward to working with the talented Westland team to drive forward growth and technical excellence.” 

Keith Nicholson, Group Marketing Director, at Westland, added: “We are delighted to welcome Colum to Westland. His proven track record in technical leadership and product development will be an invaluable addition to the team. Colum’s expertise will ensure Westland remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering the highest quality solutions for both professional growers and home gardeners.”

Notcutts Garden Centres has received a gold accreditation for the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards. The accreditation, awarded every two years, recognises Notcutts’ positive approach to the wellbeing and development of teams across its garden centres in Woodbridge, Norwich, Brampton and Peterborough, as well as its support office team in Woodbridge.

The Best Employers awards, created by Pure Resourcing Solutions and Eras over a decade ago, celebrates the region’s top employers, identifying excellent workplace culture, team, engagement and leadership.

Colleagues at Notcutts’ 19 garden centres nationwide complete an employee survey, with the results from the centres in the eastern region entered into the Best Employers awards. Successfully achieving survey scores in the top 25 per cent gives companies the opportunity to be awarded accreditation.

Notcutts were honoured to receive their Gold accreditation at the Best Employers Eastern Region Award Conference on 15th October at Newmarket Racecourse, joined by leaders, innovators and culture champions from across the region.

Sarah Dempsey, HR Director at Notcutts, said: “We are delighted to have achieved Gold accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region awards.  This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our teams across the company and builds on the momentum from our Silver accreditation in 2023.  It’s a proud moment that reinforces our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to grow.

“Colleagues across our garden centres, restaurants and support office teams completed the Best Employers survey to give their feedback about working at Notcutts. The Best Employers judges praised our ‘well-rounded people strategy, highlighting strengths in recognition, development, wellbeing, diversity and community impact’. Our regular employee surveys are the cornerstone of our commitment to listening and learning from our colleagues and provide valuable insight into how our teams experience life at Notcutts and this feedback helps us shape a workplace where people can truly flourish.”

For more information about the Best Employers programme visit www.bestemployers.prs.uk.com. For more information on Notcutts visit www.notcutts.co.uk.

Pictured above: Sarah Dempsey, HR Director (centre with certificate) sharing success with Notcutts Woodbridge garden centre, restaurant and support office colleagues [Credit/Copyright: Notcutts Ltd].

Having enjoyed a record year in 2025 and delivered exceptional market leading service levels for their clients, RocketGro further expands its production capacity with the acquisition of more storage capacity.

RocketGro has until now had the ability to hold 1100 full pallets of product at any one time. With this acquisition, RocketGro will be able to hold 6100 full pallets at any one time. A massive increase that will ensure garden centres always receive their order on time through 2026 however busy the year.

RocketGro are delighted to have secured enough ‘concrete,’ only 1 mile away from their production plant, to enable the company to have on hand at any one time enough pallets to fill 254 Artic lorries. Having two storage locations (1100 & 5000 pallets) also enables RocketGro to double the number of Artic lorries that leave the business every day. And being so close to their manufacturing plants keeps the Carbon footprint of transport to a minimum.

The company matures its compost for at least 9 months. Bags fresh, and stores complete pallets for a minimum time period, ensuring garden centres receive product in tip top condition. This new storage capacity will maintain that approach and at the same time embrace the needs of garden centres who sometimes urgently need a delivery within 48 hours during peak periods and need reliable supply.

RocketGro Managing Director Toby Thomas commented: “This development is hugely significant for us. This season we have managed exceptional service levels for our clients and we are super proud of our team for delivering that. Being able to store 5x more complete pallets on a revolving basis is a massive step forward in ensuring we maintain those service levels and ensure we will not run out of completed stock in 2026. We expect to increase sales by 30% in 2026 over 2025. This added space so close to our farm is a game changer and sets us up for further success.”

Find out more

If you want to learn more about RocketGro or are keen to discuss adding its product portfolio into your 2025 offering, please contact Toby Thomas (hello@rocketgro.co.uk /07936 928 981) or Andy Abraham (andy@rocketgro.co.uk / 07446 937902). View the full range and discover more about the RocketGro story at www.rocketgro.co.uk

British garden equipment manufacturer and distributor Handy has taken a major step in its sustainability journey with the installation of a state-of-the-art solar power and storage system at its Swindon headquarters. The project reflects Handy’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, improving operational efficiency, and leading innovation in the garden machinery sector.

At the heart of the project is the Solis 50 kW hybrid inverter, paired with 20 kW of battery storage. This innovative technology, one of the first installations of its kind in the UK, enables Handy to store surplus energy for later use, power its entire HQ, and reduce reliance on the grid. The system is managed via the Solis Cloud platform, giving Handy access to detailed monthly reports, live performance data, and historic records, allowing real-time tracking of usage, savings, and energy strategy.

Since going live in 2024, Handy’s solar and battery system has delivered substantial clean electricity to its Swindon headquarters. The 194 high-performance 435 W UK solar panels have generated a total of 51,066 kWh, with 76% (approximately 38,788 kWh) directly consumed on-site and 24% (around 12,278 kWh) exported to the National Grid. In addition, 3,376 kWh has been drawn from the 20 kW battery to further supplement operations. Overall, around 60% of Handy’s total electricity consumption of 76,763 kWh has come from renewable sources, while the remainder was imported from the grid. According to Handy’s Solis Cloud monitoring platform, the system has already delivered significant energy and export benefits since installation, helping the business reduce its environmental impact and reliance on the grid.

“This investment is about more than just reducing costs,” said Steve Bartlett Managing Director. “By being one of the first commercial companies in the UK to deploy a 50 kW Solis hybrid with battery storage, we’re demonstrating Handy’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and leadership in our industry. It’s an investment in the future of our business, our customers and the environment.”

The system, installed by WRB Group in November 2024, was completed in just one week, with no disruption to production or day-to-day operations.

This new solar and storage installation is the latest step in its long-term sustainability strategy, which aims to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency and set a positive example for the garden machinery sector.

“From the very start, we worked closely with the team at Handy to design a system that met their exact needs,” said Hugh McManus, Managing Director at WRB Group. “Our in-house team developed a tailored solution and completed the installation within a week, with minimal disruption to their operations. It was a pleasure to work with Handy on this project. After a full handover, we continue to support them to ensure the system delivers maximum performance and long-term value. This project shows what’s possible when organisations take a proactive approach to energy, and we look forward to helping more businesses across the UK and Ireland realise the benefits of renewable solutions.”

A family-owned company for more than 80 years, Handy operates from a purpose-built 70,000 sq. ft Swindon site, home to more than 45 staff. It’s garden machinery brands include Webb Garden Power and The Handy, and it is a distributor for other well known brands, including Greenworks. 

For more information on garden machinery manufacturer Handy, go to handys.co.uk or visit Solar PV Supplier & Installer WRB Group www.wrbni.uk 

Westland Horticulture, one of the best know names in the garden retail industry, has brands dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools for gardening success.

Their dedication, aimed towards domestic gardeners, also extends to the professional horticultural industry through Westland’s association with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, the charity committed to supporting students working towards a career in the industry.

Westland Horticulture have been supporting the work of the Foundation for many years and in many ways, including sponsoring the podcast Cultivate Your Future. In recognition of this ongoing and substantial support, the Foundation has awarded Westland Horticulture with a ‘Named Fund’. Chair of Trustees for the Foundation, Stuart Lowen presented Edward Conroy, Westland CEO with a certificate to mark the occasion at this year’s Glee exhibition.

Edward Conroy said, at the time of the presentation: “This is marvellous, we at Westland are really pleased to support the great work that the Foundation does. Our industry needs good people who are well trained to drive our sector forward and investing some of our resource in everybody’s future is essential.”

‘Named Funds’ is one of the ways individuals and companies can support the Foundation, who provide scholarships to students studying horticulture. Another is where retailers can sell plants which contain a royalty to the Foundation, such as the rose Peters’ s Persica which is grown and supplied by Wharton’s Roses, or Petunia Tumbelina ‘Nicola’ bred by Kerley & Co at Cambridge and the Marigold Glow Up series of seed grown African type marigolds from ProVeg, which have proved to have outstanding garden performance.

Keith Nicholson, Marketing Director at Westland Horticulture, continued: “At Westland, we are proud to invest in the future.  We recognise our responsibility in nurturing talented and passionate individuals and helping to promote the wealth of fantastic career opportunities in the horticulture and gardening industry.  Westland has always been forward-thinking, and it feels only natural to help young people grow their talents which will, in turn, help us to shape the future of our industry. We are therefore proud to support the outstanding work that the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation is undertaking to support students studying horticulture.”

You can find full details of the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation on their website, www.colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk  including information on scholarships and how you can help fund their work.

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and this year Glee’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, will be donning his most festive knitwear to take on the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge in support of the Greenfingers Charity.

Following in the jingly footsteps of last year’s jumper champions, Kimberley Hornby George and Chris Moncrieff, Matthew will be wearing his Christmas jumpers every single day in December, all to help raise vital funds for Greenfingers, the charity that creates magical gardens for children’s hospices across the UK.

Since its launch, The Most Jumperful – founded by Natalie Boynton – has raised an incredible £31,600 for Greenfingers. In 2024 alone, Kimberley and Chris brought festive cheer (and plenty of sparkle) to the garden industry, raising £7,900 with the generous backing of sponsors including The AMES Companies, Durston Garden Products, Henry Bell, Glee, and many more.

Now, it’s Matthew’s turn to step into the spotlight and he’s inviting brands across the garden and retail industries to get involved by sponsoring his challenge.

25 sponsorship slots available – £100 per day

Some slots have already been snapped up, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun, show your support, and see your brand featured throughout the challenge.

Every £100 donation will help Matthew spread the festive spirit far and wide, raising both smiles and funds to help Greenfingers continue its vital work.

Talking ahead of Most Jumperful Challenge, Matthew Mein said; “I’ve seen first-hand the impact Greenfingers has on families going through incredibly tough times.  The Most Jumperful is such a fun, light-hearted way for us all to make a difference and I can’t wait to wear my jumpers with pride this December. I’d love as many of our Glee community and industry friends as possible to get behind me.”

How to get involved

To sponsor Matthew Mein in the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge, visit www.themostjumperful.co.uk.
With just 25 sponsorship days available at £100 each, early elves will get the pick of the advent calendar!

Follow the challenge and join the conversation:

• Facebook: facebook.com/Greenfingerscharity
• Twitter/X: @GreenfingersCha
• Instagram & LinkedIn: @Greenfingerscharity

Let’s make this Glee season truly Most Jumperful and help Matthew raise a record-breaking total for Greenfingers this Christmas!

The Horticultural Trades Association launched its Scottish Environmental Horticulture Manifesto at Pentland Plants near Edinburgh. If the Scottish government adopts the practical recommendations, it could unlock a £5.1 billion opportunity for Scotland’s economy by 2030, fostering greener jobs, healthier, more resilient communities, and stronger local businesses.

The environmental horticulture sector, which includes retailers, growers, manufacturers, wholesalers, landscapers and garden designers, already supports nearly 60,000 jobs and contributes £2.6 billion to Scotland’s GDP. The manifesto demonstrates that, with the right policies in place, this economic contribution could almost double by 2030, helping to deliver Scotland’s ambitions for economic growth, wellbeing and net zero ambitions.

Rising operational costs are creating an increasingly challenging environment for HTA members, the majority of whom are family-run small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key recommendations include a fairer business rates system and smarter investment to ensure Scottish firms are not paying higher business rates than those south of the border, thereby undermining national competitiveness. Furthermore, the sector seeks faster, fairer planning decisions to address the "postcode lottery" effect and unlock barriers to sustainable growth, including allowing sites to be retrofitted for energy efficiency, and consistency in kerbside collections across all Local Authorities for recyclable non-black plastic plant pots.

The manifesto also seeks targeted investment grants to improve the sector’s water resilience and energy efficiency, and to strengthen peat-free practices and the adoption of automation. Garden centre retailers, often excluded from existing funding schemes, need to be explicitly included, while also simplifying grant applications to ensure quicker environmental and economic returns.

Beyond business investment, the HTA calls for nurturing future skills and green jobs. This includes introducing a statutory requirement to ‘grow plants’ into the curriculum during Key Stages 1 and 2 to foster health and wellbeing benefits and help children build an understanding of science and the natural world. Horticultural roles must also be formally recognised within the Scottish Government’s green jobs definitions to ensure careers are valued and visible. The HTA also proposes that links between industry and providers such as Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) should be further strengthened, as well as establishing new tree-production apprenticeships through publicly owned tree nurseries within Forestry and Land Scotland.

Green spaces are vital to Scotland’s health and resilience, with 85% of Scots reporting that they benefit their mental health. Establishing a cross-departmental Horticulture and Green Spaces Group would help explore legal protections and maintenance standards for these spaces, as well as secure and safeguard funds for local planting and community projects. The value of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture is reinforced, with Trellis Scotland estimating the economic benefits per person from reduced public service use ranging from £830 to £31,520 after one year.

Looking ahead, the HTA encourages Scotland to lead the way in developing a comprehensive action plan for the production of ornamental and productive plants and trees. This should include considering supply, skills gaps, and grant support for non-forestry production, and issuing multi-year contracts to support nurseries in fulfilling native tree planting. A feasibility study could also be conducted to highlight which imported plants and trees could be grown in the UK.

Stan Green, Managing Director of Growforth and Chair of the HTA Scottish Policy Group, added:

"Horticulture connects the economy, the environment, and our daily lives in fundamental ways. This manifesto lands at a pivotal moment as the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill is debated, highlighting how vital land use and long-term planning are for Scotland's future. Our industry has a central role to play in this, and by working collaboratively, we can ensure Scotland leads the way in demonstrating how cultivating plants cultivates prosperity, strengthens communities, and protects our natural world."

Katie Neenan, HTA Senior Public Affairs and Policy Executive, commented:

"This manifesto acts as a practical roadmap for a greener, healthier, and more prosperous Scotland. Our sector is a vital part of local economies and communities, offering real solutions to national challenges. We are outlining clear, actionable steps the Scottish Government can take to foster growth, support businesses, and enhance both our natural environment and public health."

The HTA pledges to continue working with Holyrood to push forward these strategic recommendations.

You can read the full Manifesto “The Scottish Environmental Horticulture Manifesto: Priorities for a future Scottish Government from the HTA” on the HTA website - hta.org.uk/scotland

Thursday 16th October 2025 would have been the 100th birthday of leading seedsman, horticulturalist and businessman David Colegrave.   

David Colegrave died in 1992, and his son, Jeff, continued to run the Colegrave Seeds business, until it was sold to the Ball Horticultural Company in 2001. During his career, David Colegrave took a keen interest in supporting and promoting the development of young people, and it was with this in mind that Jeff, with his family, set up a trust in memory of David, and the David Colegrave Foundation (now The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation) was formed to support students studying Horticulture.

Peter Seabrook was a great friend of David and became one of the founding Trustees of the Foundation when it was set up in 1993. Following Peter’s sudden death in 2022, the Colegrave family requested that the Foundation be renamed to reflect this great friendship.

Today the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation, the only registered charity solely dedicated to supporting students studying horticulture and the commercial production of ornamental plants, it has, in the last 10 years alone, supported approaching 150 students with almost £200,000 worth of scholarships.

The Trustee board met at Kew Botanic Garden, Kew on this significant date and also voted in a new Chair of Trustees. Recently retired from the role of Marketing Manager at Ball Horticulture, Stuart Lowen has taken on Chair of Trustees from Jeff Colegrave.

Stuart told GTN Xtra: “The Foundation is in great shape for future years and the challenges the industry faces and how to best service them for students with their careers in horticulture. Through the support we get form the horticultural industry and companies like Westland Horticulture, Smart Garden Products and Wyevale Nurseries we can build on the Foundations established reputation as the “go-to” provider of financial support for the next generation in the horticultural industry.

"Quite by chance, we are meeting on what would have been David’s birthday, and at a horticultural venue such as Kew. It seems very fitting. I think David would be very proud of the legacy his son Jeff, the wider Colegrave family and the horticultural industry have created and the support we are able to give to so many growing Horticulturalists. Our thanks must go to Jeff for his leadership of the Trustees for an incredible 30 plus years.”

The 2026 scholarship season will launch at the end of this month and will see the continuation of the Smart Garden Products Student Scholarship, one of the most popular the Foundation run, as well as the Wyevale Nurseries Scholarship which was launched for the 2025 season.  Also joining the scholarships supported by Ball Horticulture, British Ornamental Association, The Royal Society of Biology, The Crispa/Cahn Family and the Worshipful Company of Gardeners will be two brand new scholarships for 2026, both aimed at providing financial and practical support to students learning their craft of horticulture.”  

Full details of the work of the Foundation, how you can apply for a scholarship or support their work, which is entirely funded through the support of the horticultural supply industry, can be found on their website;

colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk

Henry Bell & Co, owner of leading pet food brand, Mr Johnson’s, celebrated its 200th anniversary in style with guests from across the animal and bird feeds industry gathering at the Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for a drinks reception and dinner to mark this extraordinary milestone.

Stockists and suppliers from around the country joined Managing Director Thomas Lee and Finance Director Carol Foster at the elegant venue for a night filled with good food and drink, great conversation, music from saxophonist Ben Martin and close-up magic from Rich Reynolds. Guests were each presented with a special anniversary etched Dartington Crystal tumbler to commemorate the occasion.

“What a remarkable moment this anniversary is,” said Thomas. “Henry Bell started out as a flour miller in 1825 and today we supply wild bird and small animals feeds, processed cereals, pulses and horse feeds across the UK, Europe and beyond.

“We wouldn’t be where are today if it wasn’t for the trust and support of our customers and suppliers – and our fantastic team of employees who make it all possible. Our 200th anniversary is an important way to acknowledge what we have and what we have become, and to recognise that we are a fourth-generation family business built on shared purpose.” 

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Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Essex has closed its restaurant following a fire on Monday night.

The garden centre informed customers of the blaze on its Facebook page. It posted: “Due to an unfortunate fire last night in our restaurant, we are really sorry to let you all know that Meadow Croft Kitchen will be closed for the foreseeable future. The rest of the garden centre and the German Market will be open as usual.”

It went on to state: “We would just like to say a big heart-warming thank you to every single person that has given us their best wishes or has visited us.

“We are so thankful for the fire service that helped contain and put out the fire within the kitchen.

“We appreciate every staff member that has helped us figure out a path forward and ways to continue offering as much as we can for our customers.”

Trans-Continental, whose brands include SnowTime and SunTime, has announced a change of direction. From 2026 the company will concentrate on supplying customers predominantly by direct containers: the warehousing operation will be slimmed down and the direct despatch arm of the business discontinued.  

Chairman Michael Withers commented: “Times change and companies must change with them. Many of our customers have moved to ordering full containers of products, allowing them to compete with other retailers who benefit from the economies inherent in this process. Warehousing and distribution has become more and more expensive and the regulations of the process increasingly onerous.

"This move represents the next stage in the company’s growth and we look forward to continuing to source excellent products and serving our customers in the years to come."

The company also announced the signing of an exciting new licence to market branded Christmas products, the revealing of which will take place next month.

phs Greenleaf has won eight industry-leading awards for its outstanding horticultural work across the business sector – a record for the company.

The Plants at Work ‘Leaf Awards’, run by the association representing interior landscapers, awarded three gold, four silver and one bronze award to phs Greenleaf, which has been providing planting and landscaping services to businesses for over 25 years.

One of the prestigious Gold Leaf Awards was presented to the Greenleaf team for their work with international law firm Pinsent Masons. This project saw the team complete office refreshes that enhanced interior and exterior planting across eight of the firm’s UK offices, including its 10 storey HQ in London.

The team also won a gold for their Christmas displays at 103 Colmore Road, a 26-storey landmark business development in Birmingham. Taking full creative control, Greenleaf created a spectacular red and gold Christmas Wonderland display for visitors and occupiers.

The third gold was for work with the app-based platform Fresha Limited, which saw the Greenleaf team refurbish the business’ new 3,000 sq. ft London headquarters with a nature-inspired aesthetic to promote well-being and creativity.

Greenleaf also scooped four Silver Leaf Awards for projects including a charity Christmas partnership with Battersea Dogs Home that saw trees and accessories donated, which judges described as “what an award-winning Christmas looks like.”

Other silvers went to the team for their large-scale living wall for community project The Maqam Centre in London, their interior plant maintenance work at Rolls Royce and their interior planting and moss wall installation for Sungrow Power Ltd in Milton Keynes.

phs Greenleaf also took a Bronze Leaf Award for its office interior and exterior refreshment project with Saint-Gobain – a world leader in sustainable construction located in Bristol.

Stephen Dieppe, Managing Director of phs Greenleaf, said: “We want to extend a huge thank you to our sales and operations team, who always go above and beyond to bring our customers’ visions to life. From proposals and designs to the installations and on-going maintenance, their passion, commitment and service quality is second to none.

“We also want to thank our incredible customers. We are lucky enough to work with some fantastic businesses, which understand the importance of plants and biophilic design in business, and the impact it can have on everything from mental and physical well-being to productivity and sales.”

phs Greenleaf supplies indoor and outdoor plants, artificial and live planting, living walls, grounds maintenance and Christmas trees and decorations to businesses right across the UK.

Part of the phs Group, it has over 8,000 customers in a range of sectors, including hospitality and leisure venues, retail spaces, public buildings and commercial premises.

Perrywood Garden Centres has opened its brand new £8.5 million garden centre in Sudbury, Suffolk.  

The purpose-built centre – complete with a 200-seat coffee shop and restaurant – sits just across the driveway from the original garden centre. Local customers have watched it being built for the past year, and the wait is finally over.  

The development is a significant investment for the town, bringing new shopping, dining, and leisure facilities and creating new jobs for the local area. Perrywood has recruited 35 extra team members and plans to continue growing the business.  

What’s inside?  

• 1900 square metres of indoor retail to allow for expanded ranges and bigger departments  
• A spacious outdoor plant area with two canopies  
• A 200-seat restaurant and coffee shop, designed so customers can relax amongst the plants. Table service. App ordering and table bookings will be introduced in the coming weeks.   
• Improved facilities, from a bigger car park with more accessible spaces to family-friendly and accessible toilets.  
• A welcoming team, combining familiar faces with 35 new team members from the local community.  

The team expects turnover to increase by a third in year one, currently at £4.5m. When Perrywood bought the business from Wyevale in 2018, it turned over less than £1m.

The original Perrywood site will not go to waste – plans are already in place to refurbish the old garden centre, with more retail space due to open in 2026.

Perrywood is in talks with several retail partners, but with conversations ongoing, there is still time to express interest by emailing simon@perrywood.co.uk   

“It’s been a huge undertaking and we can fully appreciate why many owners are expanding or operating from older buildings rather than building from scratch, as it’s not for the faint-hearted! Our initial plans were approved in 2021, just before external events sent building and borrowing costs sky high. Planning variations to build on a smaller scale in phase one were approved in 2022, and the build started a year ago,” said Operations Director, Tristan Bourne.

“This is a long-term investment for the future of the business and our family. Moving from owning one garden centre to three has allowed us to operate more efficiently and benefit from economies of scale.”   

Perrywood worked with Pleydell Smithyman to secure planning permission and on the building and restaurant designs.  

• The buildings are from Newspan and Fordingbridge   
• Ground work and building contractor supervision was Ashwell Construction 
• Building fit-out contractor was Phelan Construction 
• Shop fit from Sale Point and Stagecraft  
• Plant benches from Timber Displays and Nostrand

Bents Garden & Home has announced the promotion of Jo Derbyshire to Finance Director, a move which further strengthens the management structure at the Warrington-based business.

Established by Alfred and Margaret Bent in 1937, Bents will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2027 and, whilst it remains a strong family business, it is putting succession plans in place for the fourth generation of the Bent family.  Jo’s appointment to the board is a significant step in this process and she joins Emma Kelly, Commercial Director as a non-family member to help guide its future direction and strategy. 

Jo joined Bents in 2022 as Head of Finance and IT, bringing with her a wealth of experience from Pets at Home and Missguided.  Says Matthew, Managing Director: “From the moment she arrived, Jo fitted in seamlessly adapting to our culture and values with ease and bringing fresh perspective and energy to our business.   

“She shares our family vision and standards and has introduced new ways of thinking that have strengthened our financial decision-making and positively influenced the way we operate. It is a hugely well-deserved promotion and we’re excited to see what the future holds with Jo on our board of directors.”

Says Jo: “Having been part of the Bents family business for the past three years, I’ve seen first-hand the passion, creativity, and commitment that drive the business and family forward. I’m looking forward to building on this strong foundation and working with the team to support our continued growth and innovation, ensuring we remain a much-loved destination for our customers and community.”

Jo’s new role will include additional directorship duties and deputising in the absence of the Managing Director.  The appointment has been made following extensive and on-going work with Juliette Johnson Consultancy, which is dedicated to supporting and advising families in business and are helping to plan and prepare Bents Garden & Home for future generations and independent growth. 

The Royal Horticultural Society has published a new report that for the first time maps the UK’s gardens – domestic, public and private – and the people inspired to grow in them.  

The State of Gardening paints a picture of a hugely popular practice already benefitting people and planet but with the potential to reap far greater environmental and societal reward if better understood, recognised and supported by policymakers.

The RHS, working in collaboration with Gentian, assessed ultra-high resolution satellite imagery and used AI and machine learning algorithm technology to provide precise insights into cultivated green space across Britain including form and function such as number of trees, ponds, and ground cover.

Researchers plotted 25.8 million gardens in Great Britain amounting to 959,800 hectares or 4.6% of the total land area. The provision of garden and green space varies across the UK with 41% of London categorised as garden versus just 19% in Leeds, 25% in Edinburgh and 27% in Cardiff.

20.6 million of the total are domestic gardens – front and / or back - accounting for 502,757 hectares. The mapping work found that:

• The average domestic garden is 244m – that’s nine tenths of a tennis court.
• 19 million trees can be found in Great Britain’s domestic gardens and 50.5 million across all cultivated green space - six times more than London’s entire urban forest.
• Just 0.15% of domestic garden is artificial lawn but this still accounts for 7.5million m while artificial grass across all cultivated green space stands at 18million m²  - more than six times the size of the City of London
• More than a third (35%) of domestic gardens comprises lawn, with 25.8% under trees and 11% as flower beds.
• 42% of domestic garden space is paved over (55% of front garden space and 36% of back garden space), reducing gardens potential to cool, capture pollution, support biodiversity, carbon sequestration and storage, and restricting rainwater absorption by the soil and exacerbating flooding.

Accompanying RHS polling also reveals the number of adult gardeners – defined as those who garden at least once a month – to be 34million¹ . Of those that said they hadn’t gardened in the last 12 months more than a third (38%) cited not having access to an indoor or outdoor space.

Across the UK 2.5million adults have gardened in their community in the last three years. 14.7 million more people said they were interested in gardening in the community, with two fifths of community gardening groups (47%) reporting an increase in volunteer numbers. But, over half of groups (56%) fear for their viability, with more than a quarter (30%) surviving on budgets below £500 per year. And just 3% own their own land. 

This is in spite of the majority of community gardens saying they exist to bring their community together (85%), benefit participants’ physical (80%) and mental (79%) wellbeing, and encourage enjoyment of gardening (79%). Improving biodiversity and wildlife habitats (76%) and creating cleaner, greener or more attractive surroundings (71%) were also important motivations for many community gardeners. 

To maximise the benefits of cultivated green space and protect them for the future the RHS is urging:

1. Policymakers to guarantee “Space to Grow” in all housing and urban planning, so every household has access to a garden
2. Homeowners to consider robust planting and permeable paving for front garden driveways to help mitigate flood risk and promote the cooling potential of gardens as well as support biodiversity
3. Local councils to ensure diversity in tree planting, prioritising those species that will respond best to climate change 
4. Developers to design gardens with water channelling, capture and storage facilities to help future proof them 

Clare Matterson, Director General at the RHS, said: “Gardens are the most important touchstone to nature, fostering an active engagement in and understanding of plants and wildlife. That there isn’t equality in access to growing space in the UK reinforces the need to shore up garden provision in the 1.5million new homes promised by government this parliament. It also demonstrates the need to ring-fence space and increase support and funding for the community growing spaces that should be considered an infrastructural basic. 

“For too long the reach, impact and potential of gardens has been largely overlooked. Understanding the who, what, where and why of gardening is a crucial step in the RHS, partners and local and national government helping to build more resilient and sustainable places.” 

The State of Gardening and accompanying Space to Grow: realising the potential of the community gardening movement reports also found:

• More than 33 million adults garden at least once a month in the UK, but less than a quarter (24%) – 12.7million - consider themselves gardeners. 
• Roses and specifically ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ are among the most popular garden plant in the four home nations. In Northern Ireland the top plant is Rosa lucieae.
• Gardens provide habitats for over 40% of all UK birds and mammals, 62% of amphibians and reptiles and 56% of all butterflies.
• Around 1 in 3 of assessed cultivated plants are threatened in cultivation and 1 in 6 endangered in cultivation.
• 60% of UK children report gardening at least once a month.
• Domestic gardeners cited perceived improvements to mental health (77%), physical health (76%) and social wellbeing (44%) as an impact of gardening. While more than half (52%) actively gardened in support of wildlife in the last year.

The RHS will repeat The State of Gardening every three years enabling the public, industry and policymakers to track the size and shape of cultivated garden space and engagement with it over time. The findings will also inform the charity’s outreach activities from 2026. 

The State of Gardening and Space to Grow reports are available to view via the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk.

Yorkshire Garden Centres – owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough – has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category, and Dean’s York has been shortlisted in the Rural Business of the Year category of the annual awards, which celebrate Yorkshire’s best in business.

Yorkshire Garden Centres’ MD, Mark Farnsworth, said: “It’s a testament to the efforts of our hard-working team that we have reached the final in two categories at these prestigious awards. We are particularly pleased that Dean’s has reached the final of its first award under our ownership, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of Yorkshire businesses with our fellow finalists next month.”

In the Large Business of the Year award, Yorkshire Garden Centres faces competition from industry giants including Yorkshire Building Society, Caddick, Regal Food Products Group Plc, Royal Armouries Conference and Events and Siemens Gamesa. Fellow finalists for the Rural Business of the Year award are Drewton's Ltd, Farmer Copleys, Soanes Poultry and Stump Cross Caverns.

The team will learn whether they have been successful at an awards ceremony and gala dinner, which takes place on November 12th at New Dock Hall, Leeds and will be attended by over 300 guests from across the business community.

Now in their 20th year, the Yorkshire Post Business Awards recognise and reward a cross-section of businesses and the vital role they play in Yorkshire’s economic success.

The Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) has announced that Jim Carter, acclaimed actor and beloved star of stage and screen – best known for his iconic portrayal of butler Mr Carson in the global hit series Downton Abbey – will be attending the LOFA Charity Christmas Lunch in aid of Greenfingers Charity.

As a patron of Greenfingers Charity, Jim Carter has long championed the charity’s work, inspired by his own lifelong love of gardening. Greenfingers Charity creates therapeutic gardens for children and families in hospices across the UK, offering a space for relaxation, reflection, and precious moments together.

The LOFA Charity Christmas Lunch will take place on 28 November at The Dorchester Hotel, London, bringing together members of the garden and leisure industry for a festive celebration with purpose. All proceeds from the lunch will go directly to Greenfingers Charity.

Gina Hinde, General Manager at LOFA, said: “We are thrilled and honoured that Jim Carter—who not only graces our screens but also serves as a devoted Patron and champion of Greenfingers Charity – will be joining us at this year’s Charity Christmas Lunch. His passion for gardening and his support for Greenfingers truly embody the spirit of our industry and this event.”

There are only 59 seats remaining, so guests are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. The afternoon promises a festive lunch, inspiring stories, fundraising activities, and the opportunity to help make a real difference to children and families in hospices across the country.

For more information about the event or to reserve tickets please use this booking link 

Pictured (left to right): Bryan Cooper (Vitax); Mark Butler (Vitax); David Domoney (Greenfingers patron); Linda Petrons (director of fundraising & communications at Greenfingers Charity; Claire Buck (Vitax); Anja Gooding (Vitax chair) & Boyd Douglas-Davies (Greenfingers chair).

Greenfingered gardeners from across the UK have helped to raise £10,000 for national children’s charity Greenfingers, thanks to a popular fundraising initiative driven by Vitax Limited.

Launched last year, Vitax partnered with Greenfingers Charity and pledged to donate 25p from the sale of every 2.5kg promotional pack of Vitax Q4 All Purpose Plant Food (Vitax Q4).

Over the past 12 months, the specially branded promotional packs have taken pride of place on garden centre shelves and have proved popular with gardeners, generating much-needed funds for the charity.

Vitax presented the donation at the opening of a new therapeutic garden at Acorns Children’s Hospice in Walsall—one of many gardens created by Greenfingers to support life-limited children and their families.

Anja Gooding, Vitax’s chair, says: “Greenfingers is a charity that is close to our hearts. Over the past year we have been raising funds through the sale of Vitax Q4 in garden centres and nurseries who have been incredibly supportive of the initiative.

“The positive benefits outdoor spaces can have on both mental and physical wellbeing is remarkable and we’re absolutely thrilled to be able to present Greenfingers with £10,000 to help the charity continue its life-changing work with hospices throughout the UK.

“Presenting the cheque in the grounds of Greenfingers latest therapeutic garden is a fitting tribute as to why we chose them as our charity partner and really brings home why the funds are needed.”

Working with hospices throughout the UK, Greenfingers create specially designed, stimulating garden spaces that can bring many benefits to children with life-limiting conditions. 

The charity’s latest ‘Centred Garden' is the vision of Vanessa and Rachel of Vara Garden Design and built by Paul Taylor Landscaping and will offer children of all ages and abilities the chance to spend precious time together outdoors away from the bedside.

Receiving the cheque on behalf of the charity, Linda Petrons, director of fundraising and communications at Greenfingers, says: “The gardens we create really do make a difference to the children and families who enjoy them, but we could not continue to do so without the support of charity partners like Vitax.

“We know Vitax Q4 is a popular product amongst gardeners, and we are delighted with how much the initiative has raised.

“The donation means so much to the charity and we cannot thank Vitax and everyone who bought a promotional pack enough. Each pack sold has truly made a difference and will enable us to start creating new gardens in the near future.”

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